11 Facts About Ferdinand Richardt

Joachim Ferdinand Richardt was a Danish-American artist.

Ferdinand Richardt, the son of Johan Joachim Richardt and Johanne Frederikke nee Bohse, was born in Brede, north of Copenhagen in 1819.

Ferdinand Richardt was awarded the Academy's small and large silver medals in 1839 and 1840, respectively.

Ferdinand Richardt maintained a studio in New York City while traveling during the summers to Niagara Falls and to various destinations east of the Mississippi River.

In 1872 and 1873, Ferdinand Richardt sold many of his accumulated paintings and lithographs before emigrating to the United States with his family.

Ferdinand Richardt exhibited and sold his works in San Francisco until at least 1887.

At his death, Ferdinand Richardt left a daughter, Johanna, and a stepson, Joost Schneider.

Ferdinand Richardt created hundreds of oil paintings, mostly of landscapes, castles, manors, and various tourist attractions.

Ferdinand Richardt was a recognized painter in his own lifetime.

Ferdinand Richardt's 1856 painting Niagara Falls was chosen to be the backdrop for the customary luncheon following the Second inauguration of Barack Obama in Statuary Hall.

Ferdinand Richardt drew a vast number of pictures besides those published.